

The macro shift: Why European capital is taking root in the UAE
Dubai is no longer an insider tip – it is a structurally mature market with long-term vision and a reliable foundation. • 5 flight hours from Europe • 240+ direct flight connections worldwide • Demographic growth: approx. 100,000 net arrivals per year • Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040: long-term urban development with a clear framework • Outside the EU – structurally attractive for capital and residency
Repositioning for growth: The architecture of UAE corporate and private residency
Structuring your corporate base and private residency in Dubai is not a withdrawal from the global market – it is a strategic repositioning at its very center. The UAE offers an infrastructural framework where capital efficiency and global mobility seamlessly align, allowing you to build without friction. • Transparent Tax Efficiency: 0% personal income tax and a highly competitive, transparent 9% corporate tax (with 0% options remaining for Qualifying Free Zone entities) – ensuring more of what you build stays with you • Absolute Control: 100% foreign business ownership in free zones – no mandatory local partner required • Operational Speed: Fast, efficient company formation – fully operational within days, not months • Global Access: Immediate integration into a global business community comprising over 200 nationalities • The Strategic Hub: A timezone perfectly positioned to bridge Europe, Asia, and Africa simultaneously • Long-Term Security: Golden Visa residency tied directly to your investment or business activity, ensuring generational planning security • Proactive Governance: A government that actively competes for top-tier talent and capital – and acts decisively to retain it • Built for Momentum: Dubai does not ask you to slow down. It is an infrastructure built for people who don't
Can foreigners own property in Dubai outright?
In designated freehold areas, full ownership for foreigners is possible without restriction. • 100% ownership of property and land • No local partners or intermediary structures required • Registered with the Dubai Land Department • Fully protected under UAE law
What are the real risks of investing in Dubai – and how do you manage them?
Every market carries risk. Dubai is no exception. We would rather name them clearly than let you discover them later. • Developer risk: not all developers deliver on time or to the promised standard – which is why we work only with those with a verified track record • Market liquidity risk: while Dubai is one of the most liquid real estate markets globally, exit timelines vary by location and asset type – we factor this in from day one • Currency risk: the AED is pegged to the USD – stable against the dollar, but carries exchange rate exposure for euro-based investors • Regulatory risk: rules around ownership, visa eligibility and taxation can evolve – we monitor changes and keep our clients informed • Concentration risk: real estate should be one part of a diversified wealth structure, not the whole – we will tell you honestly if we think you are overexposed • Our role is not to sell you a property – it is to help you make a decision you will still stand behind in ten years
What rental yields are realistic?
Dubai ranks among the highest-yielding real estate markets globally – structurally, not speculatively. • Rental yields of 6% – 10% p.a. are standard • Berlin / Munich: 1% – 3% for comparison • Short-term rental permitted with appropriate licence • Equity returns of approx. 15% p.a. achievable in selected projects • No guaranteed appreciation – but structurally supported potential
What costs are involved in acquiring a property?
Acquisition costs in Dubai are transparent and manageable – no hidden fees. • 4% Dubai Land Department registration fee • AED 1,000 – 5,000 administrative and registration fees • No annual property tax • New developments: commission typically covered by developer – our advisory at no direct cost to you • Resale: commission 2% – 5%
How does financing work for European investors?
Financing is available for non-residents – through banks or directly via developer payment plans. • UAE banks offer mortgages to non-residents • Equity contribution typically 30% – 50% • Developer payment plans: e.g. 60/40 or 80/20 between build phase and handover • Optimal structure depends on your individual situation – we guide you through it
How are European investors taxed?
The tax situation depends critically on your residency – this distinction is significant. UAE residency: • No tax on rental income • No capital gains tax • No holding periods • Returns remain entirely with you German residency: • Rental income from Dubai taxable in Germany • No double taxation agreement covering real estate between Germany and the UAE • Capital gains also taxable • Individual tax advice recommended before any investment decision – we can connect you with appropriate specialists
How does Coming Home select the properties it recommends?
We start by saying no. The majority of what the Dubai market produces at any given moment does not meet our standards – and we do not present it. What remains after that filter is what we bring to our clients. • Every project evaluated against location fundamentals, developer track record and delivery history • Architectural quality and long-term desirability – not just current market momentum • Structural soundness of the payment plan and pricing relative to comparable supply • Off-market and pre-launch access – before projects reach the open market • We never recommend a project we would not consider for ourselves • Volume is not a goal – conviction is
What sets Coming Home apart from other advisers in Dubai?
We work with few clients – deliberately. Genuine advisory doesn't scale. • Independent – no obligation to any developer • RERA-registered and DLD-licensed • Founded in 2025 – built on a team with roots in Dubai going back to 2005 • Fully German-speaking team • Access to off-market and pre-launch opportunities • European investment discipline – local market depth • Recommendations from conviction, not commission
How does an engagement begin?
With a personal conversation. Discreet, without agenda, without sales pressure. • First contact by phone, email or WhatsApp • Personal conversation – in Dubai, via Zoom or by phone • We listen and tell you honestly whether and how we can help • If the foundation is right, we build the next step together



































